Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus 7010

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus 7010, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was brought out 14 months after the 7010 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S1100pj being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1100pj grades versus the 7010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S1100pj Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S1100pj has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1100pj compared to the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and 7010.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S1100pj to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S1100pj should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.